Viktoria

Viktoria 2.0 Why?

Why am I rewriting Viktoria?

Viktoria was the first book I published, back in 2018 after a vivid dream stayed with me, tormenting me for months. It has remained my favourite of all my books and I still see it as a unique story and unlike any other book I know.

When I published Viktoria as an Indie author, I was naive regarding ISBN, categories, tropes and marketing a book. I published on KDP which is Amazon, allowing Amazon to assign their own ISBN to the book. At the time, I didn’t realise this meant I cannot add the book anywhere else, despite owning the rights to the book.

By unpublishing Viktoria, rewriting and restructuring the book and updating the cover, I can assign my own ISBN and republish again on Amazon, but also on IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Kobo and a number of other sites where it will filter out to Dymocks, Barnes & Nobile, Booktopia and other outlets.

I believe I am a more experience and better refined writer than I was when I wrote Viktoria so have restructured the entire book into five parts and made significant changes, although the main story is still intact. I am keen to produce a hardcover of the book as well as an audio version.

All going well, I hope to do the same with a number of my other older books.

 

A True Witch Book 2

A True Witch Book 2

A True Witch Book 2 tropes

Fantasy * Paranormal * Contemporary
A True Witch Book 2 is second in the series of a contemporary Australian witch fantasy.

Six months following the traumatic attack on the witches by two Grimm brothers and the murder of the old witch, Maybelline, Niamh vacations in Ireland for an extended recovery break, along with her friend, Emma. In Ireland, she connects with her witch heritage, uncovers a family secret and befriends other witches.

Unbeknown to Niamh, back in Australia the Grimm family continue their centuries-old pledge to hunt and execute witches, seeking to eliminate her entire family including her pregnant mother.
Included on their hit-list is her Grimm father for breaking the family rules, associating with witches and fathering witch children.
The race to protect and survive is on …

Available from:

Amazon (ebook, paperback)
Hardcover most countries but not Australia.		https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0G2HM73LY
Barnes & Noble (ebook, paperback & hardcover)https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-true-witch-book-2-l-j-fox/1148924628?ean=9781764413602
Dymocks (paperback)https://www.dymocks.com.au/a-true-witch-book-2-by-lj-fox-9781764413602
Booktopia (hardcover)https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-true-witch-book-2-l-j-fox/book/9781764413619.html
Kobo (ebook)https://www.kobo.com/au/en/series/a-true-witch

The portrayal of Ireland and Niamh’s exploration of her family’s heritage were notable aspects for me. L.J. Fox’s writing is distinguished by its vivid descriptions, and this second installment focuses on Niamh’s journey of self-discovery and understanding her family’s intricate dynamics. It was difficult to put down, and I read it in 4 hours. – Goodreads

ARC review, all thoughts are my own. I enjoyed this book. I liked the many different point of views and the locations. Easy to read and still lots going on so I read it quickly! I love this author and will be reading more of their work. – Goodreads

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Babies Garden

Babies Garden Revamp

Babies Garden was published back in 2019 and I have finally managed to revamp the ebook and paperback cover to a more modern and attractive look.

I know from a personal perspective that a book cover is what prompts me to pick up that book, or read the summary of that ebook. If the cover doesn’t appeal then I scroll straight past and possibly miss out on a wonderful novel. I don’t think I thought about this when I first started publishing my books and found what I considered an adequate image for the cover. Now, I look at the old covers and grit my teeth, anxious to revamp them all … and I will.

This is the first one as I had no plans to change the story. I hope you like it.

Read more about this book on the Babies Garden page.

 

A True Witch Book 1

A True Witch Book 1

A True Witch Book 1 tropes

A TRUE WITCH BOOK 1
* fiction * fantasy * paranormal * urban * contemporary * young adult

Now residing in Melbourne, Australia, the Grimm family have hunted and killed witches in Europe for centuries and have selectively bred to maintain their magical abilities and deep hatred of witches. For nearly fifty years they sought to destroy the witches, Agatha and May, resulting in deaths and assaults of family members on both sides. Now Agatha has died and bestowed her magical abilities on her estranged granddaughter who has not been raised a witch.

Niamh blossoms from surly teenager into a strong witch in a short time period and must use her newly discovered magic skills to protect herself, friends and family against the Grimm family.

One big family secret could potentially change everything …

Available from:

Amazon (ebook, paperback)
Hardcover most countries but not Australia.		https://amzn.asia/d/95Uvilc
Barnes & Noble (ebook, paperback & hardcover)https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-true-witch-book-1-lj-fox/1147434336?ean=2940184527857
Dymocks (paperback)https://www.dymocks.com.au/a-true-witch-book-1-by-lj-fox-9780646716251
Booktopia (paperback)https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-true-witch-book-1-l-j-fox/book/9780646716251.html
Kobo (ebook)https://www.kobo.com/au/en/series/a-true-witch

… I couldn’t put this book down as the story really pulled me in. I really connected with the FMC and loved reading a book set in Australia. I can’t wait to read further books in this series!! – Goodreads

… This is a great low fantasy witch with some romance. Great work. – Goodreads

I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series!! – Facebook

… easy to read and fast-paced. Enemies, friends, families, grief and twists and turns all packed inside. It was great seeing Niamh really come into her own! Ready and waiting for book 2. – Goodreads


An easy read that was fast paced and captivating. If you like stories about witches, magic and mayhem then pop this book on your TBR – you won’t regret it. #witch #matriarch #mysteryfather #tearjerker #pageturner #arcreader #kindle @ljfox_author To the author – objective achieved! Great book and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you. 🧙 – Instagram & Threads

A True Witch Book 1 – the idea

I like to write a totally different topic for each book, still keeping within the light fantasy/paranormal type of book that I enjoy writing. So far I have written books on:

– pre-historic human type flying creatures (Viktoria),
– a race of people with super human abilities and senses (The Brays),
– an entity in the night targeting certain people (Fear of the Night),
– a woman who can see violent deaths if standing in the exact location (The Passive Observer),
– a woman living in her ancestral home who channels an ancestor (Babies Garden), and
– a world-wide apocalypse where people walk east into the ocean (Fallen Face).

Hmmmm … what do I write next? Oh, I know, maybe a witch story.

I imagine a real-life witch story to have a tragic history in a country such as Ireland, and to be focused on women. These women must have strong character to have survived through turbulent times, and if they were witches, found a way to survive and flourish.

If one emigrated to Australia, with no family or friends, how would she fare in 1970? Where would she go? What would she do?

What if … there was a family based in the same city (Melbourne) who sought out witches to eliminate?

Being naturally born a true witch, and surviving must only have a small chance of success, hence they being such a minority. If a naturally born true witch had no idea of her ancestry, what an interesting story it would make. Well … I hope so.



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ARC Readers FAQs

What is an ARC?
Advanced Reviewer Copy. This is a digital copy of a book that usually has not been released yet. The book in digital format is provided to readers who have signed up to receive it, in return for an honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky or whichever platform the reader uses.

How do I become an ARC reader?
A link to a sign-up page will be advertised on my website and social media pages when applications are open. In the meantime, if you don’t want to miss out, please subscribe by clicking the button on the bottom right of screen and then you will always be notified.

How does it work?
A digital copy of the book will be send to your Kindle app so you need to supply your Kindle email address.

What if I don’t have Kindle?
You don’t have to own a Kindle device to install the Kindle app. Kindle is a popular app for reading books on phones and tablets, but there is also a Kindle app for laptops and computers. It is available as a free download on the Amazon website. Go to the Amazon website and click on Kindle Books. Just under the header, one of the menu options is Free Kindle Reading Apps. On the next screen you can click one of the buttons to Read Books with Kindle for Web or Download for PC & Mac, Get it on Google Play or Download from the Apple Store.

How do I find my Kindle email address?
To find your Kindle email address, go to the Amazon website, click on Your Account and choose Manage your Content & Devices, then select Devices and then Kindle. Your Kindle email address is listed.

How do I add your email to the Approved Personal Document E-mail List?
For me to send a digital copy of the book to your Kindle email address, you must approve my email address, otherwise, anyone could send documents and books to you. To find this, go to the Amazon website and choose Manage your Content & Devices, then select Preferences and Personal Document Settings. Add my email address – ljfoxau@gmail.com. I cannot send you the book if you do not approve my email address.

Do I have to write a review after reading the book?
In the application sign-up form, you agree to writing an honest review for the book on Amazon, Goodreads, Tiktok, Kobo, Instagram, Facebook, Threads or another platform that you choose, or all of them. 🙂 This is an ethical agreement for providing the book free of charge. If you choose not to write a review, that is your choice but it will prevent you from being selected for any further ARC possibilities in the future.

What if I don’t like the book?
I hope that does not happen but everyone is different. If your review is honest and explains why, that is helpful for the future. I am happy for you to contact me via email if you wish to discuss aspects of the book.

What if I find errors or typos in the book?
The book is an ARC copy and is still draft format. Hopefully, there are no major errors or typos at all but it is possible. If you do find a mistake, please email me at ljfoxau@gmail.com and let me know.

How often will you be emailing me?
I will email you to thank you for your application and let you know when the book is sent to your Kindle app. Before release day, I will email you links for you to write a review.

When you filled out the ARC application, one of the questions was did you wish to be on a mailing list for future ARCs and another question was if you would be interested in reviewing books that are already released in return for an honest review. If you said Yes to either of these questions then I will contact you at a later date.

Do you pay money for a good review?
Nope.

 

 

Fallen Face

Fallen Face

Fallen Face

Fallen Face – fiction * apocalyptic * post-apocalyptic

Inexplicably, millions of people world-wide stop what they are doing and walk eastward, with the majority walking into the ocean and drowning. Those unable to withstand a long walk, die enroute. Survivors gather in groups, struggling to understand what has happened and attempting to forge a way forward through the devastation, grief and uncertainty.

Fallen Face is an apocalyptic story of survivors in New South Wales, Australia, who encounter religious beliefs, conspiracy theories and rumours of government experiments as well as individuals wishing to use the apocalypse to push their own leadership agenda.

WHERE TO BUY

Amazon (ebook & paperback)https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DPBNF5ZT
Booktopia (ebook)https://www.booktopia.com.au/fallen-face-l-j-fox/ebook/1230010009338.html
Kobo (ebook)Kobo >

 

Fallen Face – the idea

I have always loved disaster and apocalyptic movies and series, and there have been so many:-

World War Z, The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Planet of the Apes, The Omega Man, A Quiet Place, Bird Box, Armageddon, Deep Impact, V.

As a writer, I felt that it was absolutely imperative to write my own apocalyptic story and yet, how to kill off the population took years to consider. Do I create a virus that wipes out a great majority of the population, or a meteor that crashes into earth, or a spaceship full of aliens take over the world, or ants take over, or the earth heats up from climate change? The possibilities are endless, and yet, the writer would need an excellent knowledge of the science of climate change to successfully write a story on climate change. Ditto with a virus, the writer would need medical or scientific knowledge relating to viruses, unless you are Stephen King, and you can write convincingly on any topic.

Following podcasts and news on the freedom movement across the world and the conspiracy theories that cookers are passionate about, gave me the idea for Fallen Face. The conspiracy theories that the cookers subscribe to are so vast, so numerous and so outlandish that if the world suddenly ended, how would anyone know which theory had been correct? That is partly what drives this tale – no one really knows what happened. Was it divine intervention, a virus, 5G, chemtrails, microchip implants, vaccines, a global reset from the cabal or a government experiment?

Could something like this really happen?

 

The Passive Observer

The Passive Observer

The Passive Observer

Psychological thriller * Fantasy * Paranormal * Serial killer * Psychic visions
After a serious head knock leaves her unconscious for two days, Amanda wakes to discover she has the ability to view the final minutes of a violent murder if standing at the site of the crime. With the intention of solving cold case crimes, bringing killers to justice and providing closure for the family of victims, Amanda and her friend, Libby, attend murder sites and report their findings to police.

Working with the police, they identify a serial killer with a shoe fetish who has been operating in the area for a long time, and after a journalist publishes an article on Amanda and her ability, the shoe fetish killer decides to eliminate Amanda to hide his identity.

Amanda Kingley is an average, middle-aged woman with an amazing ability who discovers the price she must pay to use her ability for the good of others.

WHERE TO BUY

Amazon (ebook & paperback)https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CW1GBF22
Kobo (ebook)Kobo >
Barnes & Noble (ebook)https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-passive-observer-lj-fox/1150173457
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Hardcopy or E-reader

Whether you read a physically hardcopy book or use an E-reader comes down to personal preference. I have a friend who prefers to have the physical book in her hands, to turn the pages manually and have that book grace the bookshelf for years to come and for re-reading at a later date.

I used to feel the same way but over time, my bookshelves housed thousands of books and space was an issue, travelling on public transport to the city every day meant a book took up room in my handbag and before long, the book was very dog-eared. I tend to be one of those people who lose bookmarks so turn the page edge over.

When I discovered Kindle through my iPad, it was such a breath of fresh air. I could have all my books present on the one device, my own little digital library. When I had finished reading one book, it was simple to purchase another without having to attend a book store or wait for a delivery. I could read at night without needing to switch on a bedside lamp. I could even change the font to be larger or smaller if so desired.

Of course, that was before I discovered Audible.

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